Oct 16, 2024

07th September 2024 Daily Current Affairs

1. Which day will be observed and celebrated as ‘Sootea Day’ by the Assam government?
[A] 15 July
[B] 20 August
[C] 18 September
[D] 5 October

Correct Answer: B [20 August]
Notes:
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Sootea Police Station in Biswanath District. He paid tribute to the martyrs of the 1942 Quit India Movement. He announced that August 20 will be celebrated as Sootea Day. Sarma revealed plans to build a heritage monument at the site. Rs 5 crores have been allocated for this project.

2. Recently, where was the first ‘International Solar Festival’ organized?

[A] Jaipur
[B] Bhopal
[C] New Delhi
[D] Lucknow

Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]

Notes:

India’s solar energy capacity has increased 32 times in the last decade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this during the first International Solar Festival in New Delhi, held via video conferencing. India is on track to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and is the first G20 nation to meet Paris Agreement goals on renewable energy. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), established in 2015, now has 100 member countries. The festival celebrates solar energy’s global impact, with technical sessions, exhibitions, and cultural performances enhancing the event.

3. Recently, the Prime Minister of India launched ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ in which state?

[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative in Surat, Gujarat, via video conferencing. The program involves constructing around 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures to enhance water sustainability. He emphasized the importance of public participation in water conservation to secure a sustainable future for upcoming generations. He stated that future generations will evaluate us based on our approach to water. Water conservation is deeply rooted in India’s culture, with initiatives like Jal Jivan Mission and Atal Bhujal Yojana supporting this cause. He called for adopting new technologies to address water scarcity issues.

4. Who has created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in Judo at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?

[A] Sakina Khatun
[B] Sachin Sinha
[C] Kapil Parmar
[D] Paramjeet Kumar

Correct Answer: C [Kapil Parmar]

Notes:

Kapil Parmar won a bronze medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 in the Para Judo Men’s J1-660 Kilogrammes event. He defeated Elielton de Oliveira from Brazil 10-0 via an Ippon, marking India’s first Paralympic medal in Judo. Parmar had previously won a silver medal in the 2022 Asian Games. He also won against Venezuela’s Marco Dennis Blanco 10-0 in the quarterfinals. Despite receiving yellow cards for minor infractions, Parmar excelled in the event. Parmar, from Shivor village in Madhya Pradesh, survived a severe childhood accident involving an electric shock and spent six months in a coma.

5. Which ministry has recently launched the ‘VisioNxt web portal’?

[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Textiles
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Textiles]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Textiles launched the VisioNxt web portal to make India a global fashion leader. The portal provides real-time, India-specific fashion trend insights, reducing reliance on foreign forecasting agencies. It was launched by Union Minister Giriraj Singh on 5 September 2024 in New Delhi. The India-specific Fashion Trend Book ‘Paridhi 24×25’ was also unveiled at the event. The VisioNxt portal was developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Located at NIFT Chennai, VisioNxt uses AI and emotional intelligence, with a prediction model called “DeepVision” to interpret Indian fashion trends.

 

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